Published: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:19 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:19 a.m.

The holiday spirit paraded through Thibodaux Sunday as the city celebrated the season's cheer.

Thousands lined the streets along the Christmas Parade route, many waiting for the same celebrity VIP as Kaleb Bourgeois, who was quick to gleefully note: “Santa is coming.”

“It's a great thing to get him out and get him interested in things,” said the 2-year-old's mom, Lauren. “He's really excited.”

The annual parade, organized by the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, consisted of 37 different units. There were Mardi Gras floats along with hot-rods, dancing children, bands and beauty queens.

Following the parade, the revelers congregated in front of the Dansereau House, a downtown mansion turned bed and breakfast, mingling and chattering in the street.

A hush fell over the crowd as the Rejubilation Evangelical Community Youth Choir's a capella ensemble serenaded the crowd.

“It is great to be able to sing out here,” said the ensemble's, director Toni LeBlanc-Hamilton. “I like the kids being able to participate and sing for others. Maybe if kids out there see other kids doing this, they will be able to do something artistic they were afraid to before.”

The choir was followed by a visual spectacle as the elaborate Christmas lights on the Dansereau house came to life. The four-minute light show was coordinated with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's epic instrumental “Wizards in Winter.”

“It was great,” said Marcus Montet, who brought his 3-year-old grandson, Harrison, to watch the parade and show. “We've never seen something like this in this town. We are really lucky to have this in Thibodaux.”

Last year, Paul Worrell estimated he used between 15,000 and 20,000 lights. This year's show was even bigger.

Paul and his wife, Lori, are the in-keepers at the Dansereau House. He said the process of assembling and coordinating the lights and coordinating begins in November. He noted this is the second time the house has been the focal point of post-parade revelry.

Kids waited with eager anticipation for a chance to sit on Santa's lap after the parade.

“Who is Christmas for? It's for the kids,” Montet said. ”Its for them to enjoy.”

<p>The holiday spirit paraded through Thibodaux Sunday as the city celebrated the season's cheer. </p><p>Thousands lined the streets along the Christmas Parade route, many waiting for the same celebrity VIP as Kaleb Bourgeois, who was quick to gleefully note: “Santa is coming.”</p><p>“It's a great thing to get him out and get him interested in things,” said the 2-year-old's mom, Lauren. “He's really excited.”</p><p>The annual parade, organized by the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, consisted of 37 different units. There were Mardi Gras floats along with hot-rods, dancing children, bands and beauty queens.</p><p>Following the parade, the revelers congregated in front of the Dansereau House, a downtown mansion turned bed and breakfast, mingling and chattering in the street. </p><p>A hush fell over the crowd as the Rejubilation Evangelical Community Youth Choir's a capella ensemble serenaded the crowd. </p><p>“It is great to be able to sing out here,” said the ensemble's, director Toni LeBlanc-Hamilton. “I like the kids being able to participate and sing for others. Maybe if kids out there see other kids doing this, they will be able to do something artistic they were afraid to before.” </p><p>The choir was followed by a visual spectacle as the elaborate Christmas lights on the Dansereau house came to life. The four-minute light show was coordinated with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's epic instrumental “Wizards in Winter.”</p><p>“It was great,” said Marcus Montet, who brought his 3-year-old grandson, Harrison, to watch the parade and show. “We've never seen something like this in this town. We are really lucky to have this in Thibodaux.” </p><p>Last year, Paul Worrell estimated he used between 15,000 and 20,000 lights. This year's show was even bigger.</p><p>Paul and his wife, Lori, are the in-keepers at the Dansereau House. He said the process of assembling and coordinating the lights and coordinating begins in November. He noted this is the second time the house has been the focal point of post-parade revelry. </p><p>Kids waited with eager anticipation for a chance to sit on Santa's lap after the parade.</p><p>“Who is Christmas for? It's for the kids,” Montet said. ”Its for them to enjoy.”</p>